Current postage stamps

[crafters_corner]

Post goes up next week. I have several LL stamps; just wondered how long these would be valid and if it would be necessary to add the extra?

[astral276]

I believe it is normal that as long as the stamp does not have a face price then it remains valid for the service stated (e.g. 1st, 2nd, LL, etc.)

[MPS16]

If you mean a Large Letter Stamp (first or second class) they will always be valid no matter how much the Large Letter Rate increases.

Still not typing quick enough

[crafters_corner]

I believe it is normal that as long as the stamp does not have a face price then it remains valid for the service stated (e.g. 1st, 2nd, LL, etc.)

Quite a saving, then. As long as a new one with a different colour isn't issued.

[astral276]

Quite a saving, then. As long as a new one with a different colour isn't issued.

I don't think the colour matters. I recently used some old (and I mean old - as in years) Xmas stamps that I found in a drawer with no problems.

[madelaine]

Colour does not matter. If it says 1st, then it works for first and has the value of a current 1st class stamp if you use it to make up a higher value.

Any stamp that is decimal can be used.

[crafters_corner]

I don't think I made my question very clear..

I know you can still use them, but would you have to ADD another stamp to make up the new value?

[meebo1]

Unless it states the value in pence (51p or 66p) you don't have to add anything else

[crafters_corner]

Sooooooo, if I head down to the Post Office on Monday and buy lots of LL stamps........

Oh, I really shouldn't.

[meebo1]

nothing to stop you except maybe lack of cash